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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
嫵wǔcharming, enchanting; to flatter, to pleasezg, 15 strokes, radical 女
wǔ(wu3)wu T3
  1. 1charming, enchanting; to flatter, to please
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March 24, 2026

嫵wǔ(wu3)

The character 嫵 (wǔ) describes someone or something that is charming or enchanting, often used to characterize beauty or allure. It can also refer to the act of flattering or pleasing someone, making it relevant in both personal and social contexts.

Strokes15Radical女
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, charm and beauty are often celebrated in literature and art, with characters like 嫵 used to express admiration for elegance and grace. This reflects societal values placed on aesthetics and personal presentation.

Memory tip

Imagine a beautiful woman (女) with a captivating smile (口) that enchants everyone around her. The character 嫵 combines the woman radical (女) with the action of influencing others (口), helping you remember both its meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 嫵

wǔ(wu3)
1charming, enchanting; to flatter, to please
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About 嫵

嫵Simplified
15Strokes
女Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 嫵

Quick Contrast

妩 (wǔ) - use 嫵 when emphasizing charm or enchantment, while 妩 leans more towards the act of flattering.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 嫵 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It's often used in a more poetic or literary context, so it may not be as common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 嫵媚 (wǔmèi), meaning 'to flatter or be charming.'

HSK Study Tips

This character is not part of the HSK vocabulary list; however, it offers rich cultural context for understanding beauty and charm in Mandarin. Focus on how it relates to other words describing aesthetics or interpersonal relationships.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 嫵 by applying it in contexts where a more straightforward adjective like 美 (měi, beautiful) would suffice. For example, saying '他很嫵' (He is very charming) is awkward; instead, use '他很帅' (He is very handsome).

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Etymology of 嫵

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 女 represents the meaning and 无 represents the sound. Simplified form of 嫵.

Memory hint

woman

Semantic (meaning)女
+
Phonetic (sound)無
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Origin

嫵 = 女 + 無. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 嫵

IDS Structure⿰女無
嫵Full character
=
女nü3
left
無wu2
right
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Parts

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How to say charming, enchanting; to flatter, to please in Chinese

“charming, enchanting; to flatter, to please” in Chinese is嫵wǔ

The character 嫵 (wǔ) describes someone or something that is charming or enchanting, often used to characterize beauty or allure. It can also refer to the act of flattering or pleasing someone, making it relevant in both personal and social contexts.

When to use 嫵

Be careful not to confuse 嫵 with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It's often used in a more poetic or literary context, so it may not be as common in everyday conversation. Common collocations include 嫵媚 (wǔmèi), meaning 'to flatter or be charming.'

嫵 or something close to it

妩 (wǔ) - use 嫵 when emphasizing charm or enchantment, while 妩 leans more towards the act of flattering.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 嫵 by applying it in contexts where a more straightforward adjective like 美 (měi, beautiful) would suffice. For example, saying '他很嫵' (He is very charming) is awkward; instead, use '他很帅' (He is very handsome).

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Word Family of 嫵

Words containing this character2
妩媚lovely嫵媚
妩wǔflatter嫵
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Words with 嫵

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嫵

It is pronounced as 'wǔ', with a rising tone.

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